Princeton Tigers vs. Columbia Lions ATS Prediction 02/01/19

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The Princeton Tigers (10-5, 2-0 Ivy) and the Columbia Lions (6-10, 1-1 Ivy) square off at Francis S. Levien Gymnasium. The Tigers will try to prolong their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Princeton Tigers vs. Columbia Lions ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Lions edged the Cornell Big Red 73-70, while the Tigers had no trouble getting past the Wesley College Wolverines 91-62.

Princeton played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 52.4 (above their season average of 26.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.540 (above their season average of 0.471). Wesley College was 18.9 and 0.385, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Columbia’s 33.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Cornell, who had a rate of 23.5. The Lions’ mark was above their season average of 29.2. Columbia’s Gabe Stefanini had a good outing, contributing 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Princeton, meanwhile, received a boost from Ryan Schwieger, who finished with 15 points.

This was a highly competitive series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. In the most recent game, the Lions won 85-60. Columbia had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.619 vs. 0.379). Princeton, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (5.5 vs. 11.8). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

Princeton vs. Columbia Free Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Columbia, ATS Winner – Columbia, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Columbia ranks eighth in assists per game (18.1) while Princeton ranks 192nd (11.8).
  • The Lions rank 108th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Tigers rank 148th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
  • The Tigers rank 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while the Lions rank 217th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • Columbia ranks 25th in steals per game (8.3) while Princeton ranks 188th (5.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Lions have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (4.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.2 points per game (5.9 below their season average).
  • The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 1.2 for the season.